The Genius Sweetheart of the Abstinent Goblin Boss

"Anlian, are you alright?"

Jiang Manxi asked with concern, but seeing that the other party was clearly not in a good mood, she naturally postponed her own question.

"Yes, I'm fine, thank you for your concern," An Lian replied politely.

Jiang Manxi could clearly sense the other person's exhaustion, and she didn't even have the energy for any more pleasantries.

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Manxi still asked, "Do you need me to keep you company?"

The other party stopped moving.

Just when Jiang Manxi thought the other party would refuse, a reply came from the other end of the receiver.

"Okay, I'll send you the address."

Jiang Manxi paused for a second, then said, "Oh, okay."

After hanging up the phone, the other party sent the address via text message.

Jiang Manxi stared at the address, momentarily startled.

Hospital?

Is Anlian sick? That's why she seemed so weak and listless.

Without thinking much, she took her bag and went downstairs again.

But as soon as she arrived in the lobby, she ran into Jiang Sheng again.

Seeing that she was about to leave again, Jiang Sheng's eyes immediately showed a hint of anxiety, but his attitude softened considerably.

"where are you going?"

Jiang Manxi's tone was unfriendly. "Do I not even have the freedom to go out now?"

Jiang Sheng was taken aback, feeling extremely distressed. "That's not what Dad meant. I was just worried about you."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Manxi's eyes softened slightly.

"I made an appointment with a friend."

Hearing this answer did not alleviate Jiang Sheng's anxiety at all; his first thought was still Zeng Yichen.

"Manxi, just listen to your father and don't get too close to the Zeng family, at least..."

"At least until the dust settles on the Zeng family's fate, is that alright?"

Jiang Manxi's gaze, which had just softened, silently hardened again.

"Not a member of the Zeng family! Okay?"

With that, she stopped arguing with Jiang Sheng and went straight out the door.

She wasn't lying; Sister Anlian had long since ceased to be a member of the Zeng family.

Hearing her say that, Jiang Sheng breathed a sigh of relief.

He knew his daughter would never lie.

Jiang Baishen had just returned home from the private hospital room. He was more comfortable using the kitchen at home and needed to prepare ingredients for Yilan's dinner.

As soon as the car entered the manor, Jiang Manxi drove out.

Whenever their cars meet, Manxi always rolls down her window and banters with him.

But today, she looked sullen and didn't even glance at him.

Jiang Baishen asked the driver to honk the horn, hoping to attract his sister's attention.

But her car didn't stop at all, leaving him only with exhaust fumes.

Jiang Baishen was puzzled and somewhat worried.

What's wrong with this girl?

Without much thought, the driver parked the car in the parking space.

He pushed open the door and entered the house.

Upon entering the living room, I found my father standing there, lost in thought, his face filled with worry.

"dad?"

Jiang Sheng snapped out of his daze and looked up. "You're back?"

"Hmm." Jiang Baishen responded, then asked, "I just saw Manxi drive out, and she seemed a little off."

“…Sigh.” Jiang Sheng sighed heavily, put his hands behind his back, and went out. “I’m going to the company to take care of some things.”

"Huh?" Jiang Baishen was even more puzzled.

Why were they all acting so strangely? He didn't go to the kitchen, but instead asked the maid before going to his mother's studio.

"Mom, what happened at home?"

Lian Yuzhu stopped painting, took off her glasses, turned around, and sighed heavily.

He then recounted in detail how Jiang Manxi had gone out on a date that morning and was caught and brought back by Jiang Sheng.

“Zeng Yichen?” Jiang Baishen recalled that idiot who pushed Xiao Leng into the river at the Zeng family mansion.

I naturally didn't have a good impression of him.

He knew that his sister had feelings for Zeng Yichen, but he didn't expect that she still hadn't given up on those feelings.

"Bai Shen...you should also try to persuade your sister. Getting involved with the Zeng family now is really not good for us at all."

Although our family doesn't have many outdated rules, you and your sister are both heirs of the Jiang clan, and your every move can bring glory or disaster to the family.

Since we have enjoyed the honors bestowed upon us by the Jiang family, we should also shoulder the responsibilities of the Jiang family.

Jiang Baishen nodded; he naturally understood what his mother was saying.

He knew his younger sister well. Although she was usually a sweet and gentle girl, she was actually a very opinionated child. She had her own structure and order in her mind, and it was difficult to argue with her once she had made up her mind.

Thinking about it, he sighed, "I'll try my best."

Lian Yuzhu looked at her son, thinking that he must be back to cook for her future daughter-in-law, and suddenly her eyes lit up.

"Hey? Bai Shen! Why don't you ask Xiao Hua for help? Or Xiao Leng! Man Xi admired those two the most when she was little. Maybe she'll listen to what they say?"

Jiang Baishen thought about it for a moment and felt that it made sense.

It's obvious that the girl hates everyone in her family now, and she won't even acknowledge him when he greets her. If he tries to persuade her, he'll probably just get a cold shoulder.

She listens to whatever Yilan and Xiaoleng say.

Okay, that's the decision.

*

Jiang Manxi drove to her destination and followed the address to the top floor of the inpatient department.

This floor was very quiet; I didn't even see a nurse changing dressings or making rounds.

Jiang Manxi felt a pang of sympathy. Was An Lian staying here to recuperate? It was so desolate.

When she arrived at the ward door, she knocked.

no respond.

After waiting a while, she knocked again, but the door was suddenly pulled open from the inside.

"Manxi, you've arrived."

An Lian stood at the door and forced a smile at her.

Jiang Manxi looked at her in surprise.

Compared to how she remembered her, An Lian had lost a lot of weight, her face was very pale, and she was in very poor condition, as if she had some serious illness.

After a two-second silence, she realized her rudeness and quickly replied,

"Anlian, it's been so long! How...how are you doing?"

"Yes, I'm fine," An Lian replied, making way for him. "Come in."

Jiang Manxi nodded, quickly went inside, and took An Lian's arm.

"Why did you come to open the door yourself? Isn't there anyone taking care of you?"

An Lian was taken aback for a moment, but did not refuse her help; she simply closed the door.

She pulled Jiang Manxi to sit down on the sofa. "Would you like some tea?"

As she spoke, An Lian got up to pour tea.

"Uh? No need, no need," Jiang Manxi quickly tried to pull her down to sit. "Does Sister Anlian want some? I'll go get it."

An Lian was stunned again; she had never seen this girl so polite before.

She shook her head. "Then let's sit down and chat."

"Ah."

Jiang Manxi nodded, but she couldn't help glancing around, wondering if there was really no one else here.

The ward was a suite, and the area they were in was considered a reception area; the ward itself was inside.

Surely the caregiver can't be in the ward?